uStream - is a wireless remote control capable of streaming stereo sound from other wireless devices to Hansaton hearing aids with the SphereHD platform. The connection between the uStream and the SHD hearing aids is wireless.

uMic - is a wireless microphone capable of picking up audio and streaming it to the uStream or uDirect 3.

uTV3 - Streams TV audio to the uStream or uDirect 3.

uDirect3 - is a wireless remote control capable of streaming stereo sound from other wireless devices to Unitron hearing aids with the SphereHD platform. The connection between the uDirect and the SphereHD hearing aids is via a neck loop. Other devices such as MP3 players, FM receivers, can be connected directly to the uDirect.

remoteHD app- allows a smartphone to be used as a remote control for Hansaton Hearing aids with the SHD platform. It is available for download from iTunes or the Android Store.

Remote Control 2 - allows a smartphone to be used as a remote control for Hansaton Hearing aids with the SHD platform.

Specifications

Digital

The two most common technologies used in hearing aids are analog and digital. Digital is newer and considered to be much more flexible, capable of doing more operations, and the only technology used in modern hearing aids.

Yes

Open Fit Type

RIC / CRT

Channels

Human speech ranges in frequencies roughly from 250 to 6000 Hz. Hearing aids are built so that this group of frequencies (250 to 6000 Hz) is divided into smaller groups, called bands or channels.

20

Memories

Multiple memory settings can be programmed into the aid to give the user the ability to cope with changing sound and noise environments with the push of a button.

7

Technology Level

Premium

Volume Control

Volume control is generally considered to be a manual adjustment that the user can control. All hearing aids have automatic gain control designed to make soft sounds audible and loud sounds tolerable. This is done automatically within limits programmed into the device.

Available with Remote

On-Board Control Type

Controls on hearing aids usually have one or more of:
1. A momentary button used to change from one memory to the next
2. A button used to increase the level of volume
3. A rocker switch where pushing on one end does one function while the other end does another function
4. A wheel that will control volume

Memory Button

Remote Control Available

Remote controls for hearing aids are small enough to comfortably fit in a pocket. A remote control will enable more functions than can be put on a hearing aid itself.

Yes

Directional Microphones

Microphones are the electronic component that picks up sound. Microphones are very small and can be made to pick up more sound in one direction than all others. This is called a directional microphone.

Yes

Noise Reduction

Technology to separate voices from other sounds is continuously being improved. Each manufacturer has a patented process and trademarked name for noise reduction.

Yes

Sudden Noise Protection

This feature helps make hearing aids acoustically comfortable by dampening sudden loud noises, such as a dropped dish.

Yes

Wind Noise Protection

Wind noise is an important feature for those that spend time in the outdoors by reducing the roar of wind across the microphone. This feature is improving but is not effective in gusty wind conditions.

Yes

Feedback Management

Acoustic Feedback, is also known as squealing, buzzing, 'your aids are talking to you', etc.

Yes

Telecoil

Telecoils help with telephones that are rated hearing aid compatible.

Yes

Aid-to-Aid Communication

Communication from one hearing aid to the other is a very low strength signal designed to keep both hearing aids operating in the same mode at the same volume.

Yes

Bluetooth Capable

Being able to couple your hearing aids with a BlueTooth-enabled device, such as a cell phone, allows phone conversations to be heard through your hearing aids.

Yes

Direct Audio Input (DAI)

DAI is only on Large and Full Size hearing aids due to the need for terminals on the outside of the case. Using DAI allows other devices to connect directly to the hearing aids and input their audio signal.

No

Rechargeable

Battery Size/Color

Conventional Hearing Aid Batteries cost less than a dollar per battery and are very easy to change.

Depends on Model

Warranty

3 years

Loss/Damage Warranty

1 year

Features

These are the features for the Sound SHD 9.

SphereSound SHD; dynamic, personal, static, and SHD spatial analysis

SpeechBeam SHD-3: combines directional microphone data from both hearing aids and uses advanced noise reduction technology to focus on and optimize speech sounds from any direction.

SurroundSupervisor SHD High-speed, precise sound environment detection AutoSurround SHD 7 is a smart sound-recognition technology that automatically detects the type of noise around you and selects the best of seven sound environment programs to improve speech comprehension no matter where life takes you.

Colors

Carbon Black

Cloudy Grey

Sandy Beige

Space Titan

Sparkling Bronze

Sterling Silver

White Pearl

Data Sheets/Manuals

<b>NOTE:</b> Not all information in these document is relevant to US consumers.

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